Here are a few game-changing event planning blogs that provide a great starting point in a sea of information.
These event planning blogs are listed in no particular order so be sure to check each one out and see what works best for you.
1. The Event Certificate
A blog focused on marketing your event and wedding planning business. The Event Certificate blog is a game changer for finding leads, booking clients, and growing your business.
2. Velvet Chainsaw Consulting
VCC is an ideal starting place if your interest is corporate events. Their blog is a must-read that goes beyond traditional event planning tips/tricks and dives into adult learning strategies and design.
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3. Skift Meetings (Formerly Event Managers Blog)
Skift Meetings was one of the first event planning blogs for event professionals that I found as a new event planner. This is also your best source for Event Technology Trends and social media tips.
There are a lot of things event professionals do that annoy speakers big time. Here is how to avoid them and keep a healthy relationship with your speakers. I feel in a privileged position. In my career I’ve been an event planner and a speaker. I know both worlds. UPDATE: The follow up post,… Read more
Source: Dear Event Planner, I Hate You. Sincerely, Your Speaker.
4. BizBash
BizBash is a resource hub for the event and meeting industry. Their website frequently features innovative event concepts and ideas that can impress even the most seasoned planner.
Washingtonian magazine changed its ticketing options to boost sales for its annual Best of Washington party. When planners of Washingtonian magazine’s popular AT&T Best of Washington event decided to move up the date by a month to June 17, they also opted to provide an incentive for guests to commit to the event with a new ticketing option.“We added an early bird pricing this year for the first time,” said events manager Jessi Taff.
Source: How One Change Helped This Event Sell Out Faster
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5. Planner Wire
Planner Wire is one of the best event planning blogs for learning about new trends, new destinations, new technologies, and new thinking for meetings and events regardless of the type of event you are planning.
Conferences and Events can benefit from a good social media calendar. This infographic explains why and how to create one.
6. Event Planning Templates Blog
Looking for tips, tools, and templates? The Event Planning Templates Blog is the place to visit. Filled with trends and trips for streamlining your event planning business processes, this blog is a must for helping you stay organized.
7. MeetingsNet
If you are in the meetings or corporate events area this is one of the best sources for event planning information. Listed as the meeting, convention, and incentive travel industry’s top source for news, trends, and strategies. You do not want to pass over this resource.
8. The Mice Blog
This blog is one of the best independent event planning blogs for anyone working or interested in the international MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) industry.
Besides having a good story, celebrities, social influencers and motivational speakers have enormous amount of followers across the different social media platforms and one post from them can boost traffic to your website and increase ticket sales.
9. Special Events
Specialevents.com is the online platform for the Special Events Magazine and is one of the premier event planning blogs for the special events industry in North America.
Light and fresh, smoky and piquant, caterers’ vibrant summer-inspired appetizers and hors d’oeuvre celebrate the fun, easy feel of the sun-drenched season
Source: Caterers Share Summertime Appetizer: Oh, Those Summer Bites! | Catering content from Special Events Magazine
10. Cvent’s Blog
Cvent is an event management platform that offers planners an all-in-one solution for researching, planning and managing events. Though not their main service, Cvent’s event planning blogs provide some of the most comprehensive tips and tools that can be quite useful to event planners.
Media coverage is a key success factor for many corporate and association events. Yet, many event planners struggle with attracting media attention and getting enough press coverage.
Source: How to get Media Coverage for Events | Cvent
11. Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast
It’s simple, production value matters. In the B2B events space, the best way to ensure you will get that all-important return on your investment is to create an exceptional event experience. Brought to you by Byrne Production Services, this podcast aims to answer your burning questions on B2B event planning and management. Join us as we chat with leading industry experts who share their impressive experiences, unique approaches, and predictions for the future of B2B events.
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11. Endless Events
Endless Events is a nationwide event production company, provides unparralled value to event planners. Cited as the Einsteins who take care of the AV & production, so your job is as easy as possible.
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